Using the Escient Vision Media Server with the Marantz RC9001 remote control Version 1.0 November 3, 2008 2 Overview This document describes how to control the Escient Vision Media Server from the Marantz RC9001 using IR or serial control signals. System Requirements The following items are required for controlling your Vision from a Marantz RC9001 remote: • • • • • • Escient Vision client (VS or VC) Marantz RC9001 remote with version 5.0.7 firmware or later ProntoEditProfessional 2 (PEP2) running on Windows XP/Vista The “VisionOneWay.xcf” PEP2 project file (available from the Escient web site) The “VisionOneWay.db” PEP2 database file (available from the Escient web site) If you plan on controlling Vision using one-way serial commands, you will need the following: • A Keyspan USA-19HS adapter http://keyspan.com/products/usa19hs/ • A NULL Modem cable or NULL modem adapter • A Marantz RX9001 Serial Extender 6640 Intech Blvd. Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 toll free: 800.ESCIENT • phone: 317.616.6789 • fax: 317.616.6790 email: [email protected] 3 Configuring the Vision for IR Control Configure Vision’s IR Code Bank Follow these steps to configure your Vision to “listen” for specific IR codes from one of the four possible IR code banks (R1, R2, R3, or R4) 1. Using the IR remote, select SETUP/EXTERNAL CONTROL/IR REMOTE CONTRON from Vision’s on-screen menu. 2. Select the IR bank that you wish to use for this Vision client. 3. Select the corresponding IR code bank on the remote (the four blue buttons at the top of the remote labeled R1, R2, R3, and R4) and test that Vision in fact is listening to the correct IR codes. Configuring Vision for Serial Control Connecting Vision to an RX9001 Serial Extender The Vision does not have built-in RS-232 DB-9 serial ports however it does offer several USB ports. If you plan on controlling Vision using serial commands, you will have to purchase the optional Keyspan USB adapter and a NULL modem cable. Make the connection between the RX9001 and the Vision as follows: Vision USB Port -> Keyspan Adapter -> NULL Modem cable -> RX9001 Serial port 1 6640 Intech Blvd. Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 toll free: 800.ESCIENT • phone: 317.616.6789 • fax: 317.616.6790 email: [email protected] 4 Please note that if you need to connect more than 1 USB to serial adapter to Vision you will need the Keyspan USA-49wg 4 port Serial adapter instead of multiple single port USA-19HS adapters. See the Keyspan web site for more details. http://keyspan.com/products/usa49wg/ Enabling Serial Control on Vision Follow these steps to configure your Vision to “listen” for specific serial codes from one of the USB ports: 1. Using the IR remote, select SETUP/EXTERNAL CONTROL/SERIAL PORT MANAGER from Vision’s on-screen menu. 2. Select the EXTERNAL CONTROL until you see the desired COM port appear on the right. Note that you will get an error that no serial ports are available until you connect a Keyspan USB to Serial adapter. 6640 Intech Blvd. Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 toll free: 800.ESCIENT • phone: 317.616.6789 • fax: 317.616.6790 email: [email protected] 5 Configuring the Marantz RC9001 Follow these steps to configure your Marantz RC9001 to connect to your Vision. Note that the database commands are designed for use on PEP2 only. They will not work in PEP1. Add the Vision Commands to your “MY DATABASE” of components 1. Open ProntoEditPro 2 on your PC 2. Click on MY DATABASE from the toolbar. 3. Select TOOLS/DATABASE/OPEN OTHER DATBASE from the Tools Menu 4. Select the “VisionOneWay.db” file. This file contains the IR and Serial commands to control Vision. 5. Select all 5 components and click the ADD TO MY DATABASE button at the bottom. 6. Click on GO TO PROJECT from the toolbar. 7. The Vision control commands are now in your “MY DATABASE” file. Using the Sample Vision Control Activity The “VisonOneWay.xcf” files is one example of how to communicate with the Vision using the Marantz RC9001 remote. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open ProntoEditPro 2 on your PC (if it is not already open) Open the “VisionOneWay.xcf” file in PEP2. Click on the Escient Vision Activity on the Project Overview tab. Make sure your Marantz RC9001 is connected to your computer and click the DOWNLOAD button on the tool bar to load the sample file into your Marantz RC9001. 6640 Intech Blvd. Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 toll free: 800.ESCIENT • phone: 317.616.6789 • fax: 317.616.6790 email: [email protected] 6 5. Test the Marantz RC9001 using your Vision. Make sure that Vision is set to use IR code bank R1. Selecting a Different Code Bank or Serial Code Bank Vision can be configured to listen to IR commands from one of four different IR code banks. This makes it easy to control multiple Vision clients located in the same rack with different IR communications. The sample XCF is setup to control a Vision on code bank R1. To select a different IR code bank or to control Vision using serial commands, please follow these steps: 1. Select Vision R1 in the Building Blocks tab 2. Click the REPLACE COMPONENT icon at the top of the Building Blocks tab 3. In the Replace Component dialog box, select the IR code bank (or the serial bank) that you want to use instead of IR bank R1 and click OK. 6640 Intech Blvd. Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 toll free: 800.ESCIENT • phone: 317.616.6789 • fax: 317.616.6790 email: [email protected] 7 4. All of the buttons in the sample XCF are now configured to control a Vision that is set to R3 (or whichever bank you selected). Download the configuration and test your remote. 6640 Intech Blvd. Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46278 toll free: 800.ESCIENT • phone: 317.616.6789 • fax: 317.616.6790 email: [email protected]